UK-headquartered engineering consultancy Ricardo has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Wuzheng to research and develop powertrains for electric tractors and agricultural machinery. The companies will work together to investigate new technologies and more efficient powertrains for Wuzheng’s agricultural machinery equipment product range. Ricardo’s global network of automotive engineers and energy… Read more »
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NXP and ZF collaborate on SiC-based traction inverters for EV powertrains
Dutch semiconductor designer and manufacturer NXP Semiconductors is collaborating with German automotive and industrial systems supplier ZF Friedrichshafen to produce silicon carbide (SiC) traction inverters for EVs. The collaboration integrates NXP’s GD316x high-voltage isolated gate drivers into ZF’s 800 V SiC-based traction inverter solutions for EVs. This aim is to extend driving range and reduce… Read more »
Marelli wins contract from a major carmaker to supply battery thermal solutions for EVs
Automotive technology supplier Marelli has won “a significant contract from a major global carmaker” to supply its Battery Thermal Plate for future EVs. The product, which facilitates thermal energy management in EVs, has been developed and will be produced in-house by Marelli. Deliveries will begin in 2024, and some 5 million units are to be… Read more »
Hexagon Purus teams with Hino to launch Tern electric truck
Norway-based EV systems supplier Hexagon Purus and Japanese vehicle manufacturer Hino Trucks, a Toyota subsidiary, have launched their electric truck brand, Tern, and its first model, the RC8 Class 8 tractor tailored for the US market. A product of a long-term agreement between the two companies valued at up to $2 billion, the Tern will… Read more »
Ensuring safe and reliable lithium-ion battery performance
Sponsored by Parker Lord. The demand for electric vehicles continues to increase, with EV sales growing faster than any other major category of automobile. According to an article in Forbes, 2023 was the first time more than 1 million EVs were sold in the U.S. in one calendar year, reaching between 1.3 million and 1.4… Read more »
Daimler Buses and BMZ Poland collaborate on development of e-bus batteries
Daimler Buses has partnered with lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ Poland for the development and supply of next-generation NMC4 batteries specifically for e-buses. The collaboration combines Daimler’s expertise in bus development and manufacturing and BMZ’s know-how in heavy-duty lithium-ion battery solutions. The aim is to develop batteries with higher energy density for longer range… Read more »
Amprius receives orders from AALTO for battery cells
California-headquartered lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius has signed purchase orders for its SiMaxx cells from Airbus subsidiary AALTO, a Finland-headquartered producer of fixed-wing, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS). Amprius says its 450 Wh/kg SiMaxx cells are designed to operate in extreme flight conditions while maximizing flight range and payload capacity. The batteries are capable of supplying enough… Read more »
ABB E-mobility’s new A400 All-in-One charger is designed for reliability
ABB E-mobility makes a wide range of EV charging stations and related products. With the announcement of its new A400 All-in-One charger, the company acknowledges the industry’s stubborn reliability problems, and introduces some features designed to deliver a more user-friendly charging experience. “The A400 has been developed with a consumer-centric design approach focused on achieving… Read more »
Henkel’s new automotive potting solutions safeguard electronic components’ performance, durability and longevity
Adhesive and sealant specialist Henkel has added three new products to its portfolio of dedicated potting adhesives, each tailored to meet specific challenges. Potting of sensitive electronic components such as ECU connectors, sensors and e-motors protects them from moisture and exposure to common automotive fluids. Henkel’s new potting products are designed to enable more efficient… Read more »
BMW builds battery assembly line for Neue Klasse EVs at Mexican plant
BMW’s plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico is gearing up for production of the company’s next-generation family of EVs: the Neue Klasse. The automaker is building a battery pack assembly line at the facility, and expanding the body shop, assembly and logistics areas. BMW has announced investment of 800 million euros to expand the production… Read more »
